I was raised Catholic, in a small town where conformity was currency and silence often felt safer than truth. Like many queer kids, I learned how to hide early. I became good at shape-shifting—adjusting my tone, posture, even my dreams—just to feel a l
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Historically, the awareness of what life is like as a female with ADHD has been limited compared to males. Thankfully, however, there has been an increase in discussion around the topic. While there are similarities between the sexes, there are also so
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Friendship and community are important to everyone, but may be of crucial importance to those who have felt isolated or excluded, a common experience for people with ADHD. In research, ADHD in children and adolescents has been related to a host of soci
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The ADHD brain is one of great extremes—referred to as both a curse and a superpower. One minute, you can't focus on anything; the next, you're locked into hyperfocus and can't break away. You feel unmotivated and uninterested—until something ignites y
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For most of my life, ADHD was framed as a disorder—something to manage, hide, or overcome. It showed up in forgotten appointments, half-finished projects, lost keys, emotion, and the shame spiral that came after. But what no one told me is that b
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is more than just a medical diagnosis; it's a lived experience that affects millions of people worldwide. Yet, despite its prevalence, misconceptions and social stigma often overshadow the reality of thos
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